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The CBI slashed the UK's GDP forecast to 1.1% for 2026 and 0.9% for 2027, citing global shocks like the US-Iran conflict and elevated oil prices. Meanwhile, Donald Trump claimed the Strait of Hormuz would open within days, potentially easing inflationary pressures. The FTSE 100 remained flat as markets digested these mixed signals regarding UK economic growth and geopolitical developments.

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FTSE 100 Live: Stocks flat as Trump says Strait of Hormuz to open in days; Reeves faces growth downgrade

Maurice Gravier from Emirates NBD explains why he's turning defensive, though not bearish, on global equities – especially in developed markets.

On the defensive: 'Wait and see' how markets take Fed's new chair, earnings, AI valuations

Recent reports highlight global debt risks: Penn Wharton warns the U.S. may hit its debt limit in 20 years, necessitating tax hikes; a study indicates biodiversity loss could increase sovereign debt costs by $162 billion annually and reduce GDP by $2 trillion; and Senegal faces a debt crisis with hidden liabilities pushing its debt-to-GDP ratio to 119%, leading to rating downgrades and stalled IMF negotiations.

Triple debt warnings highlight risks to global stability

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The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) is highlighted as a top international ETF due to its diversification across 2,600+ stocks in developed markets, low 0.07% expense ratio, and 3.30% dividend yield. Despite underperforming the S&P 500 over five years, it offers valuable portfolio diversification and potential downside protection against U.S. market volatility.

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Direct and indirect, domestic and foreign, Trump’s war with Iran is running up a serious tab. A looming war of attrition threatens the US and the global economy. War With Iran Could Cost Way More Than Projected originally appeared on WhoWhatWhy

War with Iran could cost way more than projected

Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed trends on July 31 as escalating Iran tensions and potential Strait of Hormuz disruptions drove up oil prices. Key regional indices reflected this uncertainty with varied gains and losses, highlighting the significant impact of geopolitical issues on global financial markets.

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Mixed Asia-Pacific markets on July 31 due to Iran tensions increasing oil prices from potential Hormuz shipping disruptions.

Stablecoin interoperability is being fully integrated with real-world purchasing power, directly enhancing the financial infrastructure in emerging markets, according to PANews.

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The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has projected that central banks worldwide are likely to increase interest rates by 50 to 75 basis points if economic instability continues. According to Jin10, this forecast comes amid ongoing concerns about global economic turbulence, which could prompt monetary authorities to take action to stabilize their economies. The OECD's outlook reflects the potential for further tightening of monetary policy as central banks respond to persistent economic challenges.

OECD Forecasts Central Banks to Raise Interest Rates Amid Ongoing Economic Turmoil

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Invesco Markets II PLC announced the net asset value (NAV) for its Invesco MSCI ACWI Islamic M-Series UCITS ETF Acc as of February 11, 2026. The total NAV is reported at $2,173,974.22, with a NAV per share of $5.435. This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange.

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FTSE 100 Live: Stocks flat as Trump says Strait of Hormuz to open in days; Reeves faces growth downgrade

On the defensive: 'Wait and see' how markets take Fed's new chair, earnings, AI valuations

Triple debt warnings highlight risks to global stability

IEFA: Why This Fund Is One of the Best International ETFs

War with Iran could cost way more than projected